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CONTENTS Introduction to the South African Automotive and Transport Industries Educational Institutions Career and study advice Bursaries and Scholarships Industry Apprenticeships and Internships Learnerships through merSETA Training programmes

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Company profiles MAN Truck & Bus SA Volvo Trucks Southern Africa UD Trucks Southern Africa

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Careers Administration/PA for any automotive related office Advanced driving instructor Aftermarket sales Aftermarket engineer Auctioneer Bus or taxi driver Business manager CEO of international motoring/trucking company Classic car restorer Commercial sector buyer Damage estimator Dealer principal Factory worker Fleet manager Motor industry Ombudsman Motor technician Motoring journalist Motoring/Truck industry engineer Panel beater and spray painter Petrol station attendant Producer on a motoring show Public relations Publisher in the automotive industry Racing car driver Racetrack marshall Road construction Road planner Roadside assistance Service/Aftersales consultant Service station owner Supply chain specialist Tollbooth operator Truck driver Tyre technician Used car dealer Vehicle branding Vehicle inspector Vehicle finance advisor Vehicle sales executive Welder Parting thoughts – Is the automotive industry for me?

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EDUTRANS, a FOCUS ON TRANSPORT magazine social investment initiative published by CHARMONT MEDIA. Compiled with the assistance of interns from the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists.

INTRODUCTION

Introduction to South Africa’s automotive and transport Industries South Africa’s automotive industry is a global giant within our economy – a vital cog that keeps our economy turning properly. Despite this, the automotive and transport industries need to attract many more skilled workers from our learning institutions … this is where you come in!

So, why should you consider a career in either

construction and design, as well as planning and

the automotive or transport industry? Well for

logistics. Our public transport, freight transport,

starters, these industries are of central importance

logistics, road infrastructure and municipalities

to our country: the automotive industry makes up

are all covered by the transport industry – without

about 10% of all our manufacturing exports (we

it, the country would quickly grind to a halt.

export cars to as many as 70 countries around the world) and contributes roughly 7.5% of our

The industry boasts a number of initiatives aiming

gross domestic product (GDP). There are also

to get skilled young people into transport jobs, so

nearly 50 000 people employed in the industry

there has never been a better time to consider a

and it has been identified by government as a key

career in transport and logistics.

growth sector.

This booklet is designed to show you that there All the major international vehicle manufacturers

are some awesome career opportunities in the

are present in our local automotive sector, which is

automotive and transport industries, as well as

one of the best-performing in the world in recent

to help you become more familiar with some of

years – something we can be very proud of. As

these jobs and the qualifications you may need to

well as this, many multinational corporations use

pursue certain career choices.

our country to source components and assemble their vehicles for local and international markets.

The transport industry, meanwhile, is very broad, covering land, air and sea transport infrastructure,

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Educational Institutions Many institutions offer diplomas, courses and degrees relating to automotive and transport industry careers. Here we take a look at some automotive and transport study programmes, as well as the choices you might face when deciding where, what and how to study Universities

Public Further Education and Training (FET)

Most traditional universities in South Africa do

Colleges

not offer specialised automotive or transport

FET colleges provide first-rate education and

qualifications, but many do include features

training to assist you in getting the qualifications

of these industries in, for example, certain

and skills you need to start out in the automotive

management or engineering courses.

or transport industry. The FET College National Certificate in Engineering and Related Design, for

The University of Johannesburg (UJ), in particular,

example, includes optional Automotive Repair and

is a major centre for automotive and transport

Maintenance modules.

industry qualifications. UJ’s Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management offers

There are just over 50 Public FET colleges

undergraduate degrees, as well as highly-

all

regarded certificates and diplomas in transport

240 campuses or teaching sites. The colleges

and logistics management. You do not need

offer various courses for learners with a Grade

a lot of formal education to qualify for these

9 pass/certificate, an NQF level 1 qualification

programmes, while the department offers 20

or a Grade 12 certificate.

over

South

Africa,

with

more

than

bursaries worth R5 000 each for full-time students studying Bcom Transport Economics.

Other courses can be combined with practical work so you can qualify as a much-needed skilled

The University of Limpopo’s (UL’s) flagship BA

artisan, like a motor mechanic, welder or fitter

Admin Programme in Transport Management is

and turner.

another forward-thinking initiative between UL and the Limpopo Provincial Department of Roads

Other institutions

and Transport (DRT), which was the first transport

The

management programme for undergraduates.

Development

As part of the agreement, the DRT provides R20 000 financial aid to 50 students from Limpopo Province every year.

A number of other universities offer courses related to transport and the automotive industry, with just a few of these being: the University of Cape Town’s Continuing Professional Development programme, the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Supply Chain Management course and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s Logistics Management programme.

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EDUCATIONAL CAREERS INSTITUTIONS

automotive industry to world-class levels,

E-mail: gideon.horn@nmmu.ac.za

by training more qualified people for the

Tel: 041 504 3817

industry.

Website: www.nmmu.ac.za University of Pretoria

The AIDC is focused on Gauteng and the Eastern

Automotive Focus Group

Cape, with offices in Pretoria and Port Elizabeth,

E-mail: jasper.steyn@up.ac.za

and is totally committed to providing much-

Tel: 012 420 2761

needed skills development and training, supplier

Website: http://web.up.ac.za

development and supply chain development.

University of South Africa (Unisa) E-mail: study-info@unisa.ac.za

Education Centre Listing

Tel: 0861 670 411 (nationally) Website: www.unisa.ac.za

Universities

University of Stellenbosch

University of Cape Town

Faculty of Engineering: Faculty Secretary Minnaar

CPD programme (Heidi Tait)

Pienaar

E-mail: ebe-cpd@uct.ac.za

E-mail: info@sun.ac.za

Tel: 021 650 5793

Tel: 021 808 9111

Website: www.cpd.uct.ac.za

Website: www.eng.sun.ac.za

University of Johannesburg

Walter Sisulu University for Technology and

Department of Transport and Supply Chain

Science

Management

E-mail: lmbabane@wsu.ac.za

E-mail: fdangor@uj.ac.za

Tel: 043 708 5202

Tel: 011 559 4950/3461/2464

Website: www.wsu.ac.za

Website: www.uj.ac.za/transport University of KwaZulu-Natal School of Management,

Public Further Education and Training Colleges

Supply Chain Management

(FETs)

E-mail: enquiries@ukzn.ac.za

Website: www.fetcolleges.co.za

Tel: 033 260 5185 Website: management.ukzn.ac.za

The Department of Higher Education and

University of Limpopo

Training call centre –

School of Economics and Management, Transport

Tel: 080 087 2222 or 012 312 5878

Management

Career Advice Website:

E-mail: mirekuo@ul.ac.za

www.careerhelp.org.za (contact details,

Tel: 026 826 85

addresses and other info for colleges)

Website: www.ul.ac.za

AIDC

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Skills Development and Training/ESDA

School of Economics and Management, Logistics

Tel: 012 564 5296

Management

Port Elizabeth Office – Tel: 041 393 2100

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BURSARIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Bursaries and scholarships Further education can be expensive, but if you are serious about a career in the automotive or transport industry, a number of companies and institutions offer bursaries to help promising students fund their studies Universities and colleges often offer scholarships

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or bursaries to deserving applicants – remember

transport bursaries to learners in the Eastern

that hard work can bring major rewards! The

Cape as well - just make sure you get at least a D

University of Johannesburg, for example, offers

aggregate in Mathematics and Science!

20 bursaries worth R5 000 for students studying BCom Transport Economics.

There are several organisations in South Africa that help students to find study funding. Visit one

It is also worthwhile for companies to offer bursary

of these websites to find out more:

programmes, as this encourages more students to Career Wise: www.careerwise.co.za

join the industry.

Study Trust: www.studytrust.org.za Sasol, meanwhile, is recognised as an employer

The Bursary Institute of South Africa:

of choice and offers the fantastic Sasol Bursary

www.tbisa.co.za

Scheme, looking for the best and the brightest, especially ‘brainiacs’ who show leadership potential. The scheme also finds jobs for students after their studies within the Sasol Group through its Graduate Development Programme.

There

are

numerous

associations

and

organisations within the industry and these groups are always keen to provide incentives for students to study relevant transport subjects.

The South African Road Federation offers a wide range of bursaries for disciplines relating to the road transport industry, such as road engineering, road transport management, road transport economics and road traffic management.

Apprenticeships and internships

Apprenticeships and Internships I know what you’re thinking: “What’s the point of being an unpaid apprentice when I can rather find a job and start earning money straight away?” Unfortunately real life is not that simple, but non-paid training positions do give you the chance to get that career start you’re looking for Apprenticeships and internships are nowhere near

This is perfect if you are still living at home and

as popular as a few decades ago, when almost any

don’t have to worry about pesky things like rent

skilled job required that you undergo some kind

and power bills, but it’s not ideal if you are trying

of training period before being offered a full-time

to make your way alone in the big city, although

position.

some form of remuneration is usually offered in line with merSETA requirements. You’ll need

An apprenticeship or internship gives you the

to look at your own personal situation to see if

chance to learn on the job and prove yourself to

this kind of arrangement will help you to start

the company, so that they can then make a risk-

your career.

free hiring decision. They have seen how well you manage to do in the workplace, how you mix with your co-workers and whether you are interested in learning and working hard. This means that they can make a much more informed decision than if they had only met you once or spoken over the phone.

It works both ways, though, because many positions in the transport and automotive industries require very specific skill sets – things you might not learn in your usual Mathematics, Science and other school classes. So, by giving you an apprenticeship, a company is basically giving you free training … that’s pretty cool isn’t it?

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Learnerships merSETA – the manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority – is one of the 23 SETAs established through the Skills Development Act (No 96 of 1998) It facilitates skills development in the metal and engineering; auto manufacturing; motor retail tyre

and

component

manufacturing

Together,

these

manufacturing;

and

sectors

plastic

and

industries.

represent

some

44 000 companies with a workforce of around 600 000.

SETAs play a central role in ensuring the National Skills Development Strategy is fulfilled. merSETA doesn’t provide training itself – it facilitates the process of training by paying grants, registering moderators and assessors and identifying scarce skills gaps. The Department of Labour, through its Employment Services, provides assistance with the

Who can apply?

recruitment, selection and referral of unemployed

Learnerships are available for young people (ages

people to employers looking for learners.

16 to 35) who are leaving school, college or any other training institution upon completing some

What is a learnership?

A

learnership

is

a

formal education, and for those who have been work-based

learning

programme that combines a structured learning

unemployed for some time. There is no cost for applying.

component with the practical work experience acquired while employed by a company or

How does one find a learnership?

government department. Those in learnerships

A condition of a learnership is that the employer

have to attend classes at a college or training

must employ the learner for the duration of the

centre to complete classroom-based learning,

learnership, so only if an employer is willing and

and must also complete on-the-job training in

able to take unemployed people into a learnership

a workplace.

programme, can one apply. Employers may

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advertise for unemployed learners in newspapers

time through Recognition of Prior Learning if parts

or the area in which their premises are situated.

of the programme have been completed through

Before expressing your interest in a learnership,

previous learning or work-based experience.

you should think about the area in which you’d like to work. You should try finding a learnership that

Will I be paid?

matches your interests, talents or career goals –

While in the learnership a learner allowance will

but if you’re reading this booklet, you probably

be paid by the employer to cover the cost of

have that figured already.

expenses, like travel and meals. The amount will be a percentage of the qualified wage in accordance

What are the entry requirements?

with established guidelines. The exact amount

Some learnerships don’t require learners to meet

depends on the type of learnership and the level

any entry requirements, but others require that

of educational qualification you have.

applicants have a grade 12 certificate. Some have requirements relating directly to the field

What will I get at the end?

of study.

During the learnership you will have to complete assignments (written tests, projects, practicals)

How long does it take to complete?

and will be formally assessed in the classroom

Learnerships can last from one to over two years.

and the workplace. If you successfully complete

It’s possible to complete a learnership in a shorter

all the assignments, you will be awarded a qualification that is recognised throughout the country and receive an official certificate stating the qualification and the areas in which you have developed skills.

Will I get a job after the learnership?

There is no guarantee of a job on completion of a learnership. However, with a qualification and work experience, you will now be in a better position to find employment. You might also

LEARNERSHIPS

consider studying further or starting up a business of your own. Contacting labour centres, private employment agencies and organisations such as the National Youth Agency may also lead to other opportunities.

Is there legal stuff?

If you are accepted for a learnership, you will have to sign two legal documents: a Learnership Agreement and an Employment Contract. The Learnership Agreement spells out the rights and responsibilities of the learner, employee and training provider. The Employment Contract you sign with the employer, and is only valid for the period of the learnership.

How to apply What rights do those in learnerships have?

Learnerships are registered with the Department

The rights of learners are described in the Sectorial

of Labour. A full list is available at www.labour.gov.

Determination part of the Basic Conditions of

za. If you are interested in entering a learnership,

Employment Act, 1997. A copy can be found on

you can contact the nearest labour centre or

the Department of Labour’s website (www.labour.

provincial office of the Department of Labour.

gov.za). Both a learnership and the Contract

They will contact you if you meet the minimum

of Employment can be terminated in certain

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Programmes

Graduate / Trainee programmes BMW South Africa Graduate Programme

applicants will be interviewed and chosen recruits

BMW South Africa offers ambitious graduates in the

can expect to start in March of the following year.

commerce, engineering, information technology, finance and business management fields the

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa Bursary

opportunity to join the company on a 24-month,

and Graduate Trainee Programmes

fixed-term placement.

In actively contributing towards the economic growth

of

the

country

and

the

national

It entails 12 months of work experience, and

government’s drive for the development of skills,

one month doing a work-readiness programme.

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA)

Two weeks are allocated to service support

has ongoing bursary and graduate programmes.

departments and a six-month rotation is based on an individual development plan.

The graduate trainee programme runs for 24 months and is open to graduates in the fields

Personal mentors and coaches will guide the

of human resources, engineering (electrical,

recruits through the programme with the aim of

mechanical and industrial), purchasing, finance,

allowing them to integrate into BMW South Africa.

marketing, information technology and supply chain management.

Selection takes place annually between August and December and applicants will be assessed

The bursary programme gives students in their

against their academic record and potential within

final year of study the opportunity to complete

the BMW corporate environment. Short-listed

their studies with FMCSA sponsorship.

Recruits and

will

undergo

development,

while

extensive

training

gaining

practical

experience to prepare them to secure a permanent position.

Bursary students may be considered to join the graduate trainee programme upon successful completion of their studies. The applicants are screened and the best ones are selected to join the various programmes. Students can enquire about FMCSAs programmes at university career exhibitions.

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Imperial Cargo: Cargo Apprenticeship Training Programme The Imperial Group is a big name among the cargo services providers. The Imperial Group in Gauteng has an Internship/Apprenticeship programme.

a choice between the service technician and the

Those who are accepted onto the programme will

advanced apprenticeship programmes, both of

gain experience and expertise in the cargo field.

which will boost skill levels and experience in a

A permanent job offer may become available to

short time.

those who complete the apprenticeship.

In both programmes, recruits will work alongside The programme will entail activities such as

world-class engineers, in cutting-edge product

carrying out fault diagnosis to aid and speed up

development and manufacturing environments

vehicle servicing, attending to breakdown calls,

developing vehicles for the prestigious global

cooperating in vehicle care and safety, parts

brand.

management and ensuring procedures and policies carried out during repairs are kept to customers’

These programmes provide hand-on experience on

satisfaction.

Jaguar cars and are for people who have a passion for learning and who are determined to succeed.

A Grade 12 pass including a pass in mathematics

The intensive training is an adventure that will

and science is required, along with a driving licence.

prepare apprentices for a rewarding career in the

The candidate needs to have a good knowledge of

motoring industry.

motor vehicles and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

A Grade 12 pass is required and applications can be made online.

Jaguar South Africa Apprenticeship Programme Jaguar offers an apprenticeship programme that

SAGMJ – Motoring Journalism Bursary

provides students with a strong blend of real-world

The South African Guild of Motoring Journalists

experience and academic learning. Applicants have

runs an annual bursary programme that gives

It always seems impossible until its done.

Nelson Mandela

www.fotontrucks.co.za

Programmes

one person the opportunity to get involved in the

Financial assistance and vocational work is

motoring industry.

provided in the technician trainee programme to students who are more than two years into

The programme is 11 months long and runs

studying towards a qualification aligned to the

from mid-January to December each year. The

motor industry.

successful applicant will participate in, and gain experience at, a variety of motoring publications,

The graduate trainee programme includes personal

public relations agencies and motor manufacturers

development, leadership development and on-the-

on a grass-roots level.

job training, which provide a firm foundation on which to build a career.

The goal of these experiences is to mentor the individual in all aspects related to writing about

Applications,

motoring – from road tests and vehicle launches, to

requirements, open in June and close in August.

industry analysis, interviews and even photography.

A background or qualification in professional writing/journalism, along with a valid code B or EB drivers licence, is required. Candidates must also have a keen interest in all things automotive.

Volkswagen Group South Africa Trainee Programmes Volkswagen South Africa offers technician trainee programmes and programmes for undergraduate students in their final year of study. It also makes provision for recent graduates who have 12-months of experience.

The programmes consist of 12 months of experiential and intensive training that offers developmental

opportunities

through

the

integration of academic knowledge and practical skills.

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depending

on

the

company’s

COMPANY PROFILE

Why you should consider the transport industry Passion and values are two ideals that one adopts when working in the transport industry. There are so many aspects of this industry where you can see and feel value being added –and that is what makes it an exciting and diverse sector in which to work.

At MAN Truck & Bus South Africa, we see the need to spot talent and nurture it through education and training. This is the key to our country’s future success in all areas of business. We have apprentice

One of the most appealing things is the realisation

programmes at shop-floor level and graduate

that nothing can happen without trucks or

programmes

transport. You can’t switch on a light without a truck

There are very few skills we don’t need: finance,

being involved somewhere. It’s the vital backbone

communication, engineering … you name it.

throughout

the

organisation.

of the economy; the need to move people and goods links every element of our lives! A truck is

All the major vehicle manufacturers participating

infinitely more than just a vehicle on the road …

in the South African market have strong links with their parent companies – there are amazing growth

The transport industry sector is exciting; it’s an

opportunities for individuals who show great

industry where our customers make money with

promise and passion. If someone can show that he

the products and services we supply. You get to

or she can add value then the sky is the limit!

understand your end customers’ success factors and work towards ensuring that success blossoms.

Our industry is a key solutions provider. There’s no aspect of the transport business that’s boring, and

It’s not the “glitz and glamour” of the car game but

no day that you won’t learn something new.

the real, tangible, personal, business-to-business engagement that makes the economy tick and the

Geoff du Plessis

country grow.

Managing director, MAN Truck & Bus SA

COMPANY PROFILE

On-the-job training inspires knowledge and passion Ryan Steenkamp is a sales cadet for MAN Truck & Bus. While searching the web, he came across the MAN Sales Learnership Programme and applied for the position online. Steenkamp aims to one day become the company’s head of sales – when he has acquired enough sales experience and moved up through the ranks of the company.

“The opportunities that have been provided to

or auto electricians takes four years to complete,

me thus far have been memorable. MAN has

for example. All courses comply with merSETA

provided me with the correct skills and knowledge

requirements.

to work towards my goals,” he says. “I have had the opportunity to work within the truck and bus sales,

“All apprentices have to be registered with

parts, workshop and service departments, while

merSETA, and must sign a contract with us and

shadowing numerous team members. This has

merSETA. It is compulsory that they attend

given me the opportunity to gain insight into how

a technical training college to learn the theory

the departments work in relation to each other.”

of what they put into practice on the job with us,” Ntshangase says. “Sales cadets attend a

Just like Steenkamp, 32 other trainees have joined

commercial sales programme with an external

MAN’s graduate and apprenticeship programmes

provider.”

this year.

Training within the company is also vital to Nomfundo Ntshangase, head of training and

assimilate learners into the company, as well as to

development at MAN Truck & Bus SA, explains

advance their skills.

that the company offers numerous training and apprenticeship programmes, which are popular throughout all divisions of the company – whether it is in the workshop, parts, human relations, finance or legal departments.

Courses range from two to four years. An apprenticeship programme for diesel mechanics

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In line with merSETA requirements, trainees and apprentices are paid a salary (and in some cases get standard company benefits such as medical aid and pension) which is reviewed annually as they move through the levels of their programme.

No previous work experience is required, but apprentices will need a minimum education of Grade 12 or N3 certificate, while sales cadets need only a Grade 12.

Personality matters, too. “We look for the people who are team players, have an ability and willingness to learn, show a level of maturity and have good communication skills,” says Ntshangase.

“Our intake is based on demand throughout the

“MAN has a big training departm ent that caters for all external and internal em ployees. It gives me broad oppo rtunities to be able to deal an d communicate with a lot of pe ople. Working at MAN has given me an opportu nity to learn mo re about technica l and non-tech nical training an d has exposed me to all aspects of the job.”

Tsepiso Mashab

ataga, human res

ources trainee

year, but those interested can e-mail their CVs to hr.recruitment@za.man-mn.com.”

As Steenkamp has realised, there’s no better way to kick-start a career than though a programme such as this offered by MAN.

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CAREERS PROFILE company

Wanna get greasy?

Volvo can help!

The role of diesel technician is one of the most sought after in the country.

Reshie Bilkisson, technical training manager in charge of apprenticeships at Volvo Group South Africa, tells us why it could be the career for you!

Are you determined to succeed in an environment with many challenges? Are you hungry to accept a wealth of knowledge and to be the best? Are you also passionate about the commercial vehicle and technical industry?

Joining an apprentice programme, like the one offered by Volvo, could be the next step on your journey to becoming a highly valued professional in the motor industry.

“In recent years there’s been a vast decline in the technical skills of technicians in South Africa.

The older generation is moving on and we’re not finding new young people with the right skills to fill these positions,” says Bilkisson. “This programme is a drive from the Volvo Group to upskill and uplift the youth of South Africa, who will be the next generation of technicians.”

The

Competence-based

Modular

Training

(CBMT) programme runs for four years, during The programme currently focuses on producing

which the apprentices will complete four levels.

qualified diesel technicians. This is where the

The programme is made up of mostly on-the-job

biggest need is at the moment. “It’s a two-fold

training at Volvo dealers and service centres,

programme, as the modern technician also needs

where a portfolio of evidence containing certain

to be electronically savvy …” says Bilkisson.

exercises needs to be completed.

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During the four years, many basic technical

Applicants can apply and upload a CV on the

skills are also taught, such as use of hand tools,

Volvo Recruitment On-line site (www.volvogroup.

sheet metal skills, and so on. The programme

jobs). Bilkisson and his team are also approaching

also includes aspects of health and safety,

Further Education and Training (FET) institutions,

firefighting, as well as lubricant, material and

colleges and schools to advertise the positions.

metal identification.

Four years down the line and qualification in Apprentices will also be mentored and coached

hand, the company tries to absorb as many

and will learn valuable life skills.

apprentices into the group as possible (which it achieves at a rate of around 80 percent). This

In addition to learning a valuable trade skill, the

is relatively easy, as, once they complete the

apprentice is also employed by the programme

course, most have developed a love for the Volvo

and will be paid a salary and receive benefits

Group and don’t want to leave.

that include a provident fund and medical aid.

The salary increases each year as a new level is

“This is a sought-after skill. Many companies are

entered.

looking for qualified diesel technicians, but we strive to be an employer of choice. We want to be

So, how could you be one of the lucky 48

the first place at which our apprentices look for

applicants that are accepted each year? While

work,” Bilkisson concludes.

applicants up to about 30 years old are accepted, they will need to meet a minimum entry requirement of mathematics or engineering science at N3 level at 50 percent, or Grade 12 mathematics and physical science at 50 percent, or a National Certificate Vocational level 4 at 50 percent.

“In light of the type of business we’re in, we have to stay ahead of the game, so the entry requirements are quite stringent,” Bilkisson adds.

“It’s also advantageous if the applicant has a valid EC (code 14) driving licence – he’s working in the environment of trucks, after all!”

CAREERS PROFILE COMPANY

UD Trucks Ongoing Commitment to Training and Development UD Trucks Southern Africa has invested more than R5 million over the past two years in the training of its staff and members of the community in various developmental and training programmes Through the company’s merSETA-accredited

of the sure ways to ensure the vitality of the

programmes, UD Trucks continuously aims to

industry is to empower people through learning

address the skills shortage in the transport

and skills training opportunities. As a company,

industry, the surrounding communities and the

it is a privilege to be able to provide these

country as a whole.

opportunities to our staff and our community.”

“Trucking forms such an integral part of the South

The company presents various learnership

African economy and it is of great importance

programmes every year, which provides tertiary

to ensure that the wheels of industry continue

students with the opportunity to intern in a

to turn effectively and productively,” says Rory

variety of departments, including marketing, HR,

Schulz, MD of UD Trucks Southern Africa. “One

finance and engineering. UD Trucks also offers training programmes in automotive sale and support services, wholesale and distribution, diesel mechanics and parts warehousing and logistics.

Thirteen disabled learners have also been given the opportunity to gain qualifications that address the specific needs and requirements of the manufacturing industry, as well as the Government’s initiatives in this regard. These unemployed,

disabled

learners

completed

twelve months of training which included modules ranging from numeracy and literacy to production concepts, employer/employee relationships, as well as hand and measuring tools.

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“We passionately believe in the vital importance of training and investing in the future of our employees and surrounding community,” says Schulz. “The objective of the programme is to provide on-going developmental opportunities that not only allow us as a company to achieve our business objectives, but also to empower and contribute to the overall development of the participating learners.”

UD Trucks Southern Africa also believes one of its key differentiators in the market is the level of training it provides to the drivers of its products,

model economically and defensively. Additional

both from dealers and customers.

emphasis is also placed on the correct driving techniques in order to ensure optimised fuel

Since the inception of its driver training

consumption, resulting in the lowest possible

programme in 2002, UD Trucks has trained

lifecycle costs,” says Schulz.

around 120 drivers per year, meaning that the company has added around 1 440 skilled

All too often, as a result of limited knowledge and

and qualified drivers to the transport industry.

skills, drivers unwittingly add costs to trucking

This training is available to all UD customers,

operations. For this reason, it is of paramount

directly at UD Trucks, or at one of the brand’s

importance that drivers be specifically trained at

the more than 60 dealers situated across

regular intervals.

southern Africa, through various train-thetrainer programmes.

UD

Trucks

Southern

Africa’s

Competency

Development Centre is well-equipped with a “At UD Trucks Southern Africa we aim to add value

variety of driver training programmes, which can

to customers’ business by equipping drivers

be delivered either on-site at its premises in

and/or trainers with extensive knowledge and

Rosslyn, Pretoria, or at the customer’s premises

hands-on skills to drive every specific UD Trucks

countrywide.

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CAREERS

Administration/PA for any automotive related office People who work in the motor industry are mostly the absent minded creative sort. Sure, you get a few logical thinkers here and there, but most of us need to be kept in check.

Without our receptionists, PAs and admin

some knowledge in book keeping and typing will

people, we would be lost. These guys take care

set you apart from the rest. A nice personality

of absolutely everything you can think of. They

also goes a long way.

make sure there is coffee in the kitchen, they plan the meetings people go to and they even

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find the time to type memos for the rest of the

You won’t be paid much for the amount of work

staff. If you think the CEO is the most important

you’ll be expected to do. Salaries start at around

person in the office, think again.

R7 000 and go all the way up to R35 000 a month. Remember that some companies do offer

The list of duties is far too long to compile here.

Just know that as an admin clerk you will be kept busy doing the tasks that, at the end of the day, keep the rest of the people going.

Cool stuff: Working with other people is always fun. Maybe somebody will even bring you a gift for being the best secretary in the world.

Lame stuff: Doing other people’s tedious tasks is a full time occupation. You will also be expected to know “everything about everything” at certain times.

Paperwork: A matric certificate is a good place to start. You can do this job without any qualification, but

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the added benefits of medical and pension.

Advanced driving instructor Many experts are of the opinion that our South African driving tests are simply not good enough. They may show you the basic principles of driving, but they fail to show you the really complicated stuff.

Advanced driving instructors aim to turn the

Paperwork:

everyday motorist into someone who can rival

A licence would be a good place to start. Any

Sebastian Vettel. Okay, maybe not that good, but

advanced driving instructor would have to have

at least as good as Vettel’s towel boy.

a natural talent for driving. Fast reflexes are an absolute necessity. Having good people skills is too.

An instructor takes a customer out on the track to show them the limits of what is possible. Not

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only that, but how to operate within those limits

The pay is average. Expect to make between

safely. It’s not all about the glamour, but about the

R8 000 and R15 000 a month. For most advanced

benefits as well.

driving instructors the money is actually not a big issue. It’s one of those jobs from which a person

In recent years there have been some new developments in this field. Not only can one learn how to drive in wet weather, but there are now courses available in various other driving styles – such as eco-driving, defensive driving, getaway driving and hot pursuit driving. How cool does that sound?

Cool stuff: It’s almost as if they are racing drivers with passengers. This job will also never, ever get boring.

Imagine how many people you get to impress with your awesome driving skills. Driving some great performance cars is an added bonus.

Lame stuff: It gets kind of scary once you hand the wheel over to the person who came for the lessons. Even after all the lessons, they might still not be that good.

derives great satisfaction.

CAREERS

Aftermarket sales Think of all the accessories you can buy for your car. Air freshener, steering wheel covers, sound systems, and naturally, all of those go-faster bits and pieces. These are all made by companies, and these companies sell them to stores. These stores sell them to you and me.

Elsewhere in this booklet we discuss the company buyer. He buys things for his company that they can either sell to the consumer for a profit, or they can use for themselves. Aftermarket companies usually don’t have showrooms where you can walk in and look at stuff. All of their sales are done by a travelling salesman. Not the type that show up at your gate trying to sell you fake products. No, these guys wear suits and ties.

As an aftermarket salesman it will be your job to sell your stuff to the buyer. Travel around South Africa and go to promotions. Meet interesting reseller who want to buy your product. Be on your best behaviour and use your best lines to make money for your company. There’s something appealing about the discipline involved.

your bum will get sore from the many miles you’ll have to drive.

Cool stuff: There is a lot of travelling involved. You will

Paperwork:

meet some great people and if you do your job

No paperwork needed. All you need is a natural

well, build relationships with them as well. Most

talent for selling stuff to people. A bright

companies will also give you a set of wheels to

personality can only help you on your quest.

travel with. Sweet.

Bucks: Lame stuff:

A lot of money to be made here as you progress. As

You won’t only travel to the best cities in South

with all other jobs you won’t make a lot when you

Africa. There will inevitably be a dealer in some

start out (from R5 000). As soon as you reach a more

dodgy town that needs stuff too. Those places

senior level you can expect to earn around R35 000

can be interesting though. The hours are long and

a month.

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CAREERS

Aftermarket engineer Mechanical engineers (and factory workers, of course) start by making the basic car you buy in the local showroom. An aftermarket engineer comes along to see how it can be improved. The motto of the aftermarket engineer: bigger, faster and stronger.

You can tune into the fantasies of boy racers, and tune their cars to go a million kms an hour. Or you can develop the latest technology to save the environment.

Cool stuff: Developing new technologies is exciting. Engineers work on top secret projects all the time. You may even become famous when you develop the next best thing. The whole world will chant your name for saving us from the greenhouse effect.

Lame stuff: Work never, ever ends. Engineers get sucked up into their work very easily. It means working into the wee hours of the morning and never giving up.

Paperwork: This is definitely a job you need to be qualified for.

They take the best and make it even better.

Engineers train for years to understand only one

Aftermarket engineers look at every aspect of

field of expertise. To be a great engineer you need

a modern engine to see where changes can be

an understanding of the principles of physics as

made. These days fuel efficiency is the main

well as the workings of the automotive industry.

contender for their attention.

Dedication is a good characteristic to have.

These guys use their superhuman intelligence to

Bucks:

develop systems – mechanical or otherwise – to

Engineers make lots of cash. Salaries range from

improve the way a car works. Sometimes they

R190 000 to over half a million a year. The best

make them faster and less fuel efficient. It’s all

news is you can easily become a multi-millionnaire

about what strikes your fancy.

with just one great innovation.

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Auctioneer A recession basically means that a bunch of people didn’t have as much money as they thought they did. They were buying things on credit, then the people who they borrowed the money from wanted the money back.

But the problem is that so many people have

sometimes there are big personalities around and

been living on credit – and now the credit has

these kinds of people are almost always fun to

dried up – that businesses get scared to employ

work with. Not your average nine to five job then.

people, because their customers are no longer

Also, remember the impressive machinery you

buying products, and the businesses can’t afford

could get to work with.

to employ people. That’s when the economy goes into a dreaded recession. People can’t pay

Lame stuff:

their debts because they lose their jobs or their

The auction game is like gambling. Sometimes a

businesses, then some angry people from the

car reaches a great price, which makes you richer.

bank come and take all their toys away. Expensive

Sometimes the bidder or buyer strikes it lucky and

toys like cars, bikes, trucks and boats.

buys an expensive car at a ridiculously low price.

This makes the auctioner poorer.

Turns out that quite a few people buy a set of wheels they can’t afford. Unfortunately this is not

Paperwork:

a new problem. Tons of people don’t understand

No paperwork is needed, but you will need to learn

how credit works and pretty soon they are only left

the ropes. Good interpersonal skills go a long way

with enough to buy a burger from MacDonald’s.

in this industry.

Now, the bank manager doesn’t take your car for

Bucks:

himself. He only wants the money that he lent you

Depends entirely on how good you are at it. It will

back, so he sends the car to the auctioneer. The

take a while to get going, but once you find your

auctioneer has an event where he sells all the cars

groove, you can make tons of money.

in one go, and gives the money he makes from the cars back to the bank. Everybody wins, except the guy who lost his vehicle.

On the other hand, some people just want to get rid of their cars and an auctioneer facilitates this process as well. In this case they represent both the seller and the buyer.

Cool stuff: Auctions can be glamorous events because the rich who still have money to play with go there to see what nice toys they can get for less. So

CAREERS

Bus or taxi driver Not everybody in South Africa can afford to own a car. They need to make other arrangements to get to work and this is where the bus/taxi driver comes in.

These guys drive around for hours on end to ensure that other people get to work. Some bus drivers even take people to their favourite holiday spot on inter-city buses.

As a bus/taxi driver you need to know the rules of the road and abide by them. You need to look after

aching badly. Some passengers may be difficult

every one of your passengers to ensure that they

to deal with and some people are just plain rude.

are comfortable and safe.

If you are working a night shift you will be kept from your home a few nights a week.

These guys travel across the whole of South Africa.

They need to know every nook and cranny of

Paperwork:

the road system to get their passengers there

Throw the papers out the door, you don’t need

on time.

them. All you need is a friendly personality and a love for road trips. Oh yes, a licence is a must too.

Cool stuff:

Driving buses also requires a special licence.

Driving around all day can be loads of fun. It’ll be you, your bus/taxi and the open road. If you

Bucks:

have a dedicated route you will get to know your

Long

passengers well and some of them may even

R6 000 to R10 000 per month. If you really want

become your friends. If not, at least you get to

to make some cash you need to own your own

meet new people every day.

taxi. It then depends entirely on how hard you are

haul

bus

drivers

make

around

willing to work to make some cash – but remember Lame stuff:

that vehicles are expensive to maintain, fuel and

After ten hours of solid driving your bum will start

tyres can cost a lot, and toll fees must be paid.

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Business manager The industry is full of creative and mechanically inclined people. This is great news for the consumer since they get to buy into an industry that’s filled to the brim with exciting stuff.

But somebody needs to be there to take care of the logical stuff too ...

Step up Mr Business Manager. They take care of all

launch, and business managers are there through

aspects of business in the company. This mostly

it all.

involves deciding when new vehicles need to be bought, whether to import them or buy locally,

Lame stuff:

what prices are reasonable, and so on.

Another one of those jobs that absolutely never ends. The fact that there is always a new challenge

They have to work out the budget. You already

or problem could also be seen as a no-no. Planning

know how difficult it is to budget your measly

a budget is also one of the most stressful things a

allowance. If you want to go dancing on

person can do.

Saturday, you can’t afford to go to the movies on Sunday.

Paperwork: A

degree

in

economics,

finance

and

Now try to imagine working out a budget

international business will be a good starting

for a multi-billion rand corporation. Sounds

point. Most business courses in South Africa

hard, doesn’t it? Imagine how good they feel

include all the various areas you will need to

when they have finally finished setting up the

do this job. Anybody getting into big business

budget.

needs to have a firm grasp on numbers.

Cool stuff:

Bucks:

Working with millions upon millions of company

If you play your cards right you can make a ton

money. Business executives travel across the globe

of money. Not many people can do this job, so

and meet lots of interesting people. There’s always

the ones that can get paid well. Anything from

a new challenge to face and new products to

R180 000 to R500 000 per year can be expected.

CAREERS

CEO of A motoring / trucking company The automotive industry is big busines, and every company needs somebody equally big to run it.

A CEO is in charge of absolutely everything. He

Lame stuff:

oversees the workings of all the departments and

Your job literally never ends. A CEO must be ready

sometimes even offers help to them. Every month

to answer any and all questions. It is therefore

he/she oversees all the happenings within the

one of the most stressful jobs in the world. If the

business to see if everything is running smoothly.

company goes bust, there is no-one to blame

If things do run smoothly the company makes

but you.

money. If things don’t run smoothly, somebody gets fired Donald Trump-style. CEOs also travel

Paperwork:

around the world to meet other CEOs to chat

Only highly qualified people get to this rung

about CEO stuff.

on the business ladder. One degree might not be enough to get you there. CEOs usually need

These guys get a lot of media attention. This

to have qualifications in more than one field,

attention comes from magazines, newspapers,

including communication, economics, business

websites and even television. As the main man/

ethics, public speaking, advertising, marketing

woman, they are the face of an entire company

and human resources. Phew, that will keep you

and thus they need to look at their best all the

busy for a few years at varsity.

time.

Bucks: As a CEO you will need to be charismatic and well

As in all industries, CEOs are among of the highest

spoken so you can charm even the most shaky

paid in the automotive industry. You get paid for

person.

what you know and CEOs must know a lot. It will take you a few years to get there, but you could

Cool stuff:

earn more than a million a year.

CEOs travel around the world and meet some of the most important people you can imagine.

Government ministers on Monday and the star of the latest Hollywood blockbuster on Tuesday ... Imagine what happens on Friday.

They work with a wide variety of people in a variety of situations.

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Classic car restorer Many people believe that the height of car design was reached during the 60s.

That’s when some of the most beautiful creations were made. You may not know this, since anything prior to 2000 probably falls in your “old” category.

The demand for classic vehicles has spiked in recent years. Unfortunately most of these old cars aren’t working anymore, so somebody needs to restore them to their once proud condition.

A restorer usually starts from the ground up.

They buy an old wreck from somebody and begin with the bodywork. After the outside has been meticulously crafted to perfection, it gets a coating of modern spray-paint. The restorer then drops a wicked engine into the body and pretty soon some lucky person is driving around in a stunning classic. People don’t buy them for their efficiency, so as long as people are interested in classic cars, restorers will have work.

Cool stuff:

love of old cars. Understanding how the various

Restoring old vehicles to pristine condition is a work

components on a car work is also a definite

of art in its own right. These guys build their own

must. People get into this game because they

following of fans that can’t wait to see what they

love it, so without a doubt, loving cars is the most

come up with next. You might have even seen the

important factor.

shows on television.

Bucks: Lame stuff:

As a restorer who works for somebody you

This is a physically demanding job. Most of these

won’t make much money. Where you want to

guys work late into the night to get a job finished,

be is in your own garage working at your own

but that’s more out of love than anything else.

speed. Some classics can be sold for hundreds of thousands of rands. Lots of money to be

Paperwork:

made, but then money is not important in this

No paperwork needed, but you must have a

job, is it?

CAREERS

Commercial sector buyer Transport is big business in South Africa. Even the smallest companies need to transport things from one place to another. But what truck are you going to buy for the business?

This may not seem like a big problem, but just think it over. Each company is different from the

them. The process of buying new products is

next and this means their transport needs differ

interesting and fun.

as well. A buyer for a company looks at their needs and decides what the best option would be.

Lame stuff: Think about all the paperwork involved in

First he/she looks around the market to seen

something like this. Making million-rand decisions

what’s available. Then comes the interesting part;

can become really stressful.

collecting quotes from the various companies.

After all this schlep, they decide what they want

Paperwork:

to buy. The job is not only about buying new

A definite degree job. Your best bet is going to

trucks and such. Various other products need to

business school. This will help you understand

be bought for the company and a buyer gets to do

how the business world works and how to best

this too. Spending other people’s money; one of

spend the millions made available to you.

the coolest things a person can do.

Bucks: Cool stuff:

This is a really important job and as such buyers

Imagine all the attention you’ll get from the

get paid a pretty penny. Don’t expect to make tons

companies that want your company’s business.

of money while being a junior (about R15 000),

People will treat you like a prince once they know

but once you reach senior levels you can easily

you have millions of rands to spend, possibly with

make R30 000 a month.

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Damage estimator With so many cars and trucks on the road everyday, it’s certain that accidents will occur. Every accident needs to be recorded and photographed for insurance purposes.

Damage estimators take these photographs.

Lame stuff:

But this is only a small part of their job. They

Some accident scenes are really gory and you’ll

also estimate how much damage has been done

need a strong stomach if you have to go to one.

to the vehicles involved. They decide if a car is

Damage estimators also have to deal with tons of

worth fixing or if it should just go directly to metal

paperwork every day.

recyclers.

Paperwork: These guys need to know a lot about South

An understanding of South African law is the most

African traffic laws. If they arrive at an accident

important thing. Some universities offer a degree

scene, they put it back together to determine

in forensic sciences which is perfect for this job. A

who the guilty party was. Have you ever seen

broad knowledge of import and export (of vehicle

an episode of CSI? Then you know exactly what

parts that is) will count in your favour as well.

we’re on about. Damage estimators need to know exactly what’s involved in fixing a car, and

Bucks:

the prices of vehicle parts needed to fix vehicles

It depends on where you work. The bigger

they are busy with. This may not sound hectic,

insurance companies will give you lots of bucks,

but think about all the different vehicles on

while the smaller companies will give you less.

the road and how many parts they are made up

Still this is a job that requires a degree, so expect

of. Thankfully, most companies have special IT

between R10 000 and R20 000 a month.

systems to help you remember all of that.

Cool stuff: It’s not a sucky office job. Damage estimators drive around all day, from one accident-damaged vehicle to the next. This means they don’t have a boss looking over their shoulder all day long. Also, if you love a good mystery, then you will certainly get a massive amount of job satisfaction out of this.

CAREERS

Dealer principal You already know that people buy cars and trucks from showrooms.

You might have even seen how this process works. A person walks into a showroom, or a variety of showrooms, in pursuit of the perfect set of wheels.

In the end you decide on the one you want and you buy it from a dealership.

Every dealership has someone who is in charge.

In the motoring industry we call them the dealer principal. These guys look after the entire inner workings of the dealership. Every tiny detail needs to be approved or discussed with him/her.

This person came up with start-up capital and bought into a specific brand. After this they decided where it was to be located and started selling cars. The more cars they sell the more they can expand the business.

If a dealer principal becomes very successful they can expand into other brands or start his/her own franchise. If a person plays his cards correctly he may have businesses all over the place in a few years.

Cool stuff:

Paperwork:

As a dealer principal you will be in charge of

You don’t need a degree to start a dealership.

everything you can see (from your office at

All you need is some start-up capital and a keen

least). Run your business in the correct way

business sense. But a degree in business will help

and you can earn a reputation for being fair and

to sharpen your skills.

honest. This will earn you a loyal customer base that will spend millions in your showrooms.

Bucks: In the beginning there won’t be a lot of money

Lame stuff:

since most of your money will go straight back

Some dealerships never make it to the big

into the dealership. Only after a while you can

leagues. A combination of mismanagement and

settle down and just enjoy the moolah. A lot

poor decisions leads to inevitable failure. It’s a bit

of dealer principals in South Africa are multi-

of a gamble getting a dealership off the ground.

millionaires.

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Factory worker How many cars or trucks do you think are on the road? About a million? Actually, there are about a million vehicles in the Gauteng province alone. But where do all these cars come from? Answer: from the thousands of factory workers in South Africa.

Building cars is big business in South Africa.

Lame stuff:

Many overseas companies have factories – called

Putting the same old piece on a car everyday may

subsidiaries - in our country that they use for

get a bit boring after a while. An international

export purposes. We build the cars for them and

company can also close the doors of their factory

they take them away on big ships for delivery

at short notice, which could leave you without a job.

around the world.

Paperwork: Inside these factories there are various “lines”

The only paperwork needed is a matric certificate.

that work on all the tiny components needed to

Training is given on the factory floor. This means

build a car. Factory workers assemble them piece

you can walk in and they will show you how to

by piece until a fully assembled car finally rolls off

operate the heavy machinery. Various outside

into the sunset. Most of the modern assembly line

courses are also on offer to help you on your path

is motorised, but factories still need people to add

to greatness.

in that all-important human element. Machines may be smart, but they’ll never be as smart as you.

Bucks: Expect

to

earn

between

R4

000

and

Some of these machines still need humans to

R10 000 depending on the level at which

operate them, and that’s where factory workers

you work on the assembly line. International

take up the reigns.

companies actually use South Africa because of the cheaper labour rates so unfortunately big

Cool stuff: Factory workers are well taken care of. Safety is paramount and even if something goes wrong, the manufacturer will still look after you. You probably get a huge sense of satisfaction when you drive by a car that you most probably helped put together.

amounts of money are not involved.

CAREERS

Fleet manager Most companies have entire fleets of vehicles they use for various purposes. Somebody needs to be in charge of the day-to-day management of this fleet.

Imagine telling people your garage has 30 vehicles

involved since you need to know the ins and outs

in it. It may not actually be “your” garage, but

of new vehicles being added to your fleet. It’s not

since you are in the charge of it, it’s almost the

as glamorous, but it’s definitely interesting.

same thing.

Lame stuff: Your fleet will need to be serviced, washed, booked

Lots and lots of paperwork and late nights. If

in and out and generally looked after. Think of all

somebody asks you where the Mercedes with

the things you do to look after your own stuff and

the registration number FCW 787 GP is at the

you get the idea of how much responsibility a fleet

moment, you need to know. Someone may also

manager has.

bump one of your precious babies, which may sadden you a bit.

This job entails a wide range of things, but mostly relies on you being logical. If you can’t remember

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where you put your iPod just five minutes ago then

No degree is necessary, but you do need

this is not the job for you. Just think the trouble

excellent management and computer skills. And

you’ll get into for forgetting where you put an

no, downloading the latest first person shooter

entire car ...

doesn’t count as “computer skills.”

Cool stuff:

Bucks:

If you are a fleet manager for a motor manufacturer,

Enough money to buy all the things you need and

you work very closely with motoring journalists

want. Salaries start at R10 000 and go up to about

and motoring PRs. There is also a lot of travelling

R40 000 per month.

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Motor industry ombudsman As an ombudsman you will have lots of power. Sometimes there are conflicts between the people who make the cars and the people who buy them. If they can’t sort the problem out between themselves the ombudsman steps in and takes control. Think of him/her as a sort of automotive Oprah Winfrey. As an ombudsman you will strive to make the world a better place.

The job description includes educating people

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on all things motoring. More often than not it

You definitely need a degree to do this job. A

entails looking into matters and deciding the best

degree in South African legislation is the main

course of action for the people stressing about

qualification, while a great knowledge of the

something. The best part is that people don’t have

industry should help you on your way.

to pay you for helping them. Don’t worry, you get a salary, it’s just that the people you help don’t pay

Bucks:

you directly.

There are no official stats on the earnings of an ombudsman, but rest assured that it won’t

You have the final say on disputes, but remember

be peanuts. People with law degrees don’t have

that you have to remain impartial up until the

money problems, other than deciding what to

point when you deliver your verdict. People will

spend it on.

love you, since you will be seen as the proverbial superhero of the motoring world. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the ombudsman!

Cool stuff: You get to help people with real problems. Almost everyday a new and interesting case will pop up that needs attention. The ombudsman also has an entire staff to help him on his quests.

Lame stuff: There are some people who just complain because they love the sound of their own voice.

Somebody has to listen to their complaints and unfortunately, that will be you.

CAREERS

Motor technician Get the image of a fat man covered in grease out of your mind. Cars and trucks have gotten so smart that a whole new breed of mechanic was necessary. Stay with me here because this may surprise you.

There used to be a time when you could fix an

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engine with nothing more than a spanner and

Let’s not kid ourselves here; some days you are

some duct tape. With the technological boom

going to get very dirty. Disgruntled customers may

that’s no longer possible.

also shout at you when their car takes longer than expected.

A technician needs to be certified to use all the modern diagnostic equipment and believe me,

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there’s a lot of it. In the same way you tell the

This is not something you can study at university

doctor what’s wrong with you, a modern vehicle

unless you do a course in mechanical engineering.

tells the technician what’s wrong with it. But

Most manufacturers have apprentice programmes

where you have a voice to tell people how you feel,

where you study – while being paid – to become a

a car can only speak in a certain language. And

certified technician.

technicians travel all over the world to check out new technologies that understand this language.

Bucks:

As vehicles get smarter, the technicians have to

The more you know about vehicles, the more you

do the same. Bet you didn’t think this job entailed

get paid. If you specialise in one specific area,

international travel. Yes, the modern mechanic is

like diesel engines, you can earn over R10 000

well spoken, well dressed and can probably quote

per month.

Shakespeare.

Cool stuff: International travel and visiting wicked expos. As a technician you never stop studying and this means learning new things that make you smarter than your friends. If people laugh at you for being a “grease monkey” you’ll know how to set them straight. Then you can laugh at them for being ignorant ...

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Motoring journalist Hundreds of new cars are launched in South Africa each year – this represents a confusing dilemma for consumers: which car is best? Enter the motoring journalist ...

Jeremy Clarkson and Top Gear. Mention the job, “motoring journalist”, and he always springs to mind: most aspiring motoring journalists want to be just like Jeremy.

In South Africa, that’s almost impossible. Few media houses have budgets even remotely close to the BBC, which means that the job of motoring journalist isn’t nearly as glamorous as Jeremy’s was on Top Gear.

Instead, it’s about working hard, knowing your Tata from your Toyota and being able to deliver

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good, well-written, well-researched and objective

Deadlines! A magazine or newspaper cannot be

motoring copy. Some articles are entertaining,

late and websites and blogs want to get the

others are quite technical ... but they must all be

news out first; which means deadlines are sacred.

factually correct.

This can mean working long hours under huge pressure.

The majority of motoring journalists in South Africa are male, although there are also a handful

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of female motoring scribes in the land.

A diploma or degree will help you get a foot in the door of a magazine or newspaper. A Bachelor of

Cool stuff:

Journalism degree is ideal (Rhodes and the North

You get to drive the latest cars and go on some

West University are top notch).

glamorous launches. There can be a considerable amount of travel involved in this job. Generally,

Bucks:

you’re not bound to an office (because you’re out

Don’t expect to make a fortune working as a

and about driving the latest and greatest cars).

motoring journalist; this is not a handsomely - paid

You don’t need to invest in an expensive wardrobe;

profession. People become motoring journalists

it’s generally accepted that motoring journalists

because of the job satisfaction, not the salary.

dress casually.

Salaries start at around R6 000.

CAREERS

Motoring/Truck industry engineer Currently there are more advances in the motoring and trucking industry than ever before. Thus there has never been a more exciting time to become an engineer.

As a young person you are probably already clued

They work on the things that could save future

up on the effects internal combustion has on

generations; and who wouldn’t want to be a part

greenhouse gases. In other words, you understand

of that?

that we need to start “living green”.

Cool stuff: Almost every month a new green initiative

Work on the cutting edge of what is currently

is introduced to the motoring media. That is, a

possible. You work with top secret technologies

new development that helps manufacturers cut

which scores you lots of points with the opposite

down on emissions (the stuff that harms the

sex! Someday you might even be famous for your

environment) and fuel consumption. Behind every

innovations.

development are great people that had a great idea. You could be one of them.

Lame stuff: There will be lots of research and paperwork.

Engineers work with the latest technologies and

Engineers tend to get sucked into their work,

materials to produce some truly magical stuff.

which means long hours and no time for leisure activities. But hey, most of them tend to enjoy it too ...

Paperwork: You will have to study engineering at one of our many fine universities. You can go for mechanical or chemical engineering. Both of them will set you on the path to success, and who knows, even greatness.

Bucks: Engineers, like lawyers, make lots of dough. But since you will be working so much, you won’t have time to spend it on rubbish. This may not be such a bad thing. Expect around R25 000 a month.

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Panel beater and spray painter Cars are rarely written off in small accidents. Small bumps, scrapes and dents are really not a big deal. These days they are easily fixable and can be taken care of within a few weeks.

Panel beating is a difficult and precise job. The panel beaters take delivery of the vehicle after the accident and do a walk around. They set up a quote for a customer depending on the amount of damage sustained. The customer – together with their insurer – approves the quote and the panel beater orders everything he needs to fix the car.

Spray painting is another form of art. Sometimes a car just needs to be re-sprayed after an accident.

Others want to make their old car look sharp again. Still others like having a custom paintjob.

Some custom paintjobs are elaborate and totally beautiful. Many of these guys have won awards for customs jobs that will leave you speechless.

Paperwork: Cool stuff:

As a panel beater you will need to understand

Working with people and cars. People are really

how metal can be worked and formed. A spray

appreciative when you fix their pride and joy. As

painter needs to have a steady hand. You can’t

a spray painter you get to be creative and “edgy”.

paint a car if you can’t even colour between the

How many other people get to see their artwork

lines.

driving around where everybody can see it?

Bucks: Lame stuff:

If you work for somebody else the money won’t be

It is a difficult job. With so many accidents on our

that good. As soon as you start your own business,

roads everyday, it’s easy for panel beaters to get

the money will start rolling in. Build a name for

clogged up. Some customers may not understand

yourself and people will start recommending you.

that and end up shouting at you.

Good quality is, after all, worth waiting for.

CAREERS

PETROL STATION ATTENDANT The most undervalued job in South Africa. Without these guys we would all be stuck on the side of the road without petrol or diesel. Petrol attendants are actually a luxury that many other countries don’t even have. In Europe you have to climb out and do it yourself.

on your vehicle, wash your windscreen and give you directions when you’re lost.

It may not be a glamorous job, but it is a job

Some see them as bothersome and slow, but you

nonetheless. Petrol station attendants do a lot

have to admit that they do make life just that little

more than just pump gas. They do safety checks

bit easier for the rest of us.

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Tippers ~ Watertankers ~ Aerial Platforms ~ Dropsides ~ Van’s ~ Tautliners ~ Trailers

Cool stuff:

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Meeting new people and working outside in the

No need. If you have two arms and a great

fresh air all day. Generally people are friendly and

personality, then you can be a petrol station

give you tips to say thanks for the hard work and

attendant. It also helps if you have some

friendly service.

knowledge on the surrounding area to help people when they get lost.

Lame stuff: Unfortunately you are going to meet some rude

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people in this job. Some people think that petrol

The average salary of an attendant is around

station attendants are beneath them and treat

R3 000 a month. Many people tend to tip you for

them accordingly. You’ll find that everywhere in

a job well done, which helps.

life though.

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Before

After Wheelbase modifications ~ Cab conversions ~ Tag Axles ~ Chassis Repairs ~ Truck Tractor Conversions

CAREERS

Producer on a motoring show As a young person you’ve probably watched a lot of television. You probably know what this Sunday’s movie is going to be without having to look in the TV guide. But do you know how that movie ended up on your screen? Sure, the actors played a big part, but a lot happens behind the scenes too.

Producers

the

Producers can work more than 12 hours a day

entertainment industry together. On a typical

are

the

glue

that

holds

and have to be on call permanently to sort out

television episode they have to ensure that the

any problems.

scripts have been written and given to the correct person, make sure that the set has been set up

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correctly, organise food for the entire filming staff,

A degree or diploma in television broadcasting is

ensure that all technical aspects are taken care

a must. Producers need to have good managing

of by those in the know, and keep the guests

and people skills. Mostly, you need to be a calm

happy. All this has to happen at the exact time

and collected person if you want to keep up with

scheduled. Sounds like a hectic job, doesn’t it? All

the TV crowd.

this happens only on the day actual filming starts.

Bucks: Imagine the amount of work that goes into the

Unfortunately South Africa can’t compare to

planning before this can even happen. South

Western countries when it comes to television

Africa has a few top notch motoring shows.

industry salaries. Having said that, a producer earns

The best known of these are Ignition TV and

enough to maintain an above average lifestyle. Over

Lat Wiel. Both are excellent programmes made

R20 000 a month is the norm for someone with

to international standards. Naturally, both of

experience.

them have some of the best producers in the business. Maybe you have an idea for the next great motoring show ...

Cool stuff: Working in television is glamorous. You meet lots of famous people and get to hang out with them.

Motoring television producers also travel with the presenters to some of the most beautiful locations around the world. They get the same perks as the presenters without having to go on camera.

Lame stuff: You’re never going to be famous working behind the scenes. So if you like all the attention to be focused on you, then you better find another job.

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Public relations Motoring PRs are responsible for bridging the gap between massive motor companies and the people who actually buy the vehicles. You have to be an expert in modern media to be able to do this.

Most people look at motoring journalism as being the best job in the world. As a public relations specialist, you get the exact same perks with an even better salary!

PRs organize the events that motoring journalists attend, which means they also get to live the glamorous lifestyle. They also have to know absolutely everything about the company they work for so they can answer every question the media throws at them.

This job is basically all about communication and how you can use it to make your company stand out from the rest.

Cool stuff: The lifestyle is entirely glamorous. Imagine

what happened in the latest episode of Game of

jetting around the world and visiting the most

Thrones.

wonderful destinations. Add in some black tie events and meeting new people every single day

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and you get the idea. PR people also have budgets

You must have a degree in communications and

reaching into the millions to spend promoting

corporate media before you can even think about

their products.

this kind of job. Luckily, most of the universities in South Africa offer a three year Bachelor degree

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in this field.

Late nights and a hectic working schedule. PRs graft extremely hard when new vehicles are being

Bucks:

launched. The entire company needs to be trained

You will definitely make enough to afford all the

to understand the workings of a new model and

nice things in life: A sweet ride, a nice crib and

the media will be beating on your door to get a

a PVR. Salaries start at around R10 000 and go

scoop. This means you will have to ask your friends

upwards to R40 000.

CAREERS

Publisher in the automotive industry It’s no good to write something without having it published. As a motoring scribe you want your words to reach the public. That’s when the publisher steps in and takes control.

Publishers are usually in control of more than one magazine or newspaper. These publications can range from trucking to motoring to aftermarket parts to the environment. Even this booklet you’re reading right now came from a publisher.

They don’t necessarily decide what gets published, but they do decide what business they want to have involved in the publication.

Lame stuff:

Motoring publishers are interested in the

This is also one of those jobs that never ends. As

automotive game and as such find it very

soon as you’re finished sorting out one problem,

rewarding to do the job.

another one comes along. But hey, if you love this sort of thing, it’s not really a problem, is it?

They are on close terms with journalists and public relations officers and lead the same lifestyle. The

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best thing about this job is the fact that it’s never

A degree in communication or corporate media

the same thing over and over. There is always

will help you on your way. You need to understand

something new that comes along that needs a

the way the media works and how your publication

publisher’s attention.

fits into the system. Good people skills will also go a long way in this industry.

Cool stuff: Working closely with interesting people and

Bucks:

subjects. Publishers cover a wide variety of

It depends on how hard you work. You can

media and as such, they don’t ever get bored.

eventually expect an average of R30 000.

Just check the magazine rack at your local store

For some the lifestyle and experience is more

to see the wide variety of subject matter that

important than the outright cash-making

is available.

abilities.

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Race car driver Since the dawn of time people have competed against one another. First they came up with the Olympics to see who was the fastest. When we invented the bicycle once again we held races to see who was the fastest. So guess what happened when we invented the car ...

Racing drivers have the coolest job on the planet.

events and accolades and you have the perfect job.

The only job that’s arguably better is being a Jedi knight, and since light sabres haven’t been

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invented yet, which is coolest is kind of a moot

Absolutely nothing sucks about this job. Wait,

point.

that’s not entirely true. Having a crash may not be the most fun thing in the world. Finding a

Race car drivers travel around the country to

sponsor to buy you a car and some spares may

compete against each other. Some of them even

also prove to be somewhat difficult. If you’re really

travel abroad to showcase their talents. Racing

good there’s even a team to look after your every

is a mix of driver talent and the capability of the

mechanical need during a race.

machine. It is the perfect example of man and machine working together to achieve something

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great.

A licence may be a good starting point. For the amateur leagues you can just pitch up and race,

At the highest echelon the lifestyle is entirely

but professional racing requires a whole host of

glamorous and thousand of people cheer you on.

licences. Remember that most racing drivers are

Not to mention the great feeling when you finally

born because you need the reflexes of a mosquito

win your first race. This makes you better than the

to race professionally.

rest of the losers in the line-up.

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Almost all local racers have day jobs, but racing

Are you kidding me? These guys get to drive

professionally overseas can earn you some big

around at insanely fast speeds without the

money. Once you have sponsors, you’ll be living a

police hassling them. Throw in the glamorous

life of luxury.

CAREERS

Racetrack marshall Racing drivers are an unruly bunch. They already do a job that’s dangerous and exciting and sometimes they overstep the line. Somebody needs to keep them in line and make sure the events are as safe as possible.

Racetrack marshalls are the referees of the racing

Cool stuff:

world. They watch the entire race from beginning

You get paid to watch racing events. That’s better

to end to see if all the drivers adhere to the rules.

than being paid to watch television. Racing is a

They have the power to give penalties and, if need

glamorous game and the marshalls are part of it.

be, to remove somebody from the race.

Improvements in technology mean that racing is forever changing and adapting. It will never, ever

They also have other responsibilities. The track

bore you.

needs to be inspected before the race to ensure that it’s safe to race on. The pits need to be

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inspected to see if the crew and equipment adhere

Standing in the sun all day doesn’t sound like a

to the high standards that racing demands. Lastly

heap of fun. Some conflict with the racing teams

the marshall ensures that the emergency crews

is also inevitable.

are in place if the worst happens. All of this is done so the racers can enjoy the spirit of racing, but in

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an extremely safe environment.

No tertiary institution offers a course in racetrack marshalling. Have no fear though; there are companies that offer the qualifications in this direction. You will have to know all the rules and flags by heart if you want to be a good marshall.

Bucks: Even though racing is associated with big money, don’t expect to make a lot of money doing this.

People tend to do this type of job for the love of the game. Racing always comes first, everything else, including money, comes second.

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Road construction worker Without roads we would be nowhere. Literally. From the very first time tar was discovered, accidentally by the way, man has been building roads to get from one place to another.

We all know what road workers are. They are the guys standing next to the road not looking busy or waving orange flags. But this statement is rather unfair. Building roads really is hard work.

You might think that you just scrape away the bushes and throw on some tar, but it’s a lot more difficult than that.

Tar, and concrete for that matter, needs to be precisely mixed to work. Some of you may know how skilled you need to be to mix a potion in science class. This is exactly the same thing, only on a bigger scale. Precision is really important in this job. As important as being an engineer many would argue. Road surfaces need to be just right … The tar needs to be mixed with care and it takes ages to get the surface correct.

More than that, different roads require different surfaces. So, not just slapping some tar on the

It can be dangerous working on a road where cars

ground then.

go flying by at 120 km/h.

Cool stuff:

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Working outside in the sun all day with your

You don’t need a degree to do construction. Most

road-building mates is really cool. You won’t have

construction companies train their employees to

to work in some stuffy office and the scenery

do the job they hired them to do. All you need is

changes every day. And how many people get to

a love of the outdoors and some strong biceps.

drive on something they built?

Bucks: Lame stuff:

Not a lot of money to be made. Expect minimum

This is one of the most physically tiring jobs

wage as a construction worker, but you can make

you can do. In the summer the heat can get

more money when you become a foreman or

unbearable, not to mention the cold in the winter.

team leader.

CAREERS

Road planner Connecting one place to the next is not as easy as it sounds. It turns out that quite a lot of planning is involved before you even get started.

South Africa has mountains and stuff. You can’t just build the road to the highest peak and down the other side, and so we need some road planners. These guys don’t only plan routes around mountains; they also plan routes through the city. Think about everything involved in just one tiny trip to the movies. On the way you may see fourway stops, robots, slipways, bridges and railway crossings. A road planner needs to take all of this into consideration, while still finding the fastest way to get between places.

requirements. Of course it’s not about slapping on some tar. Finding solutions for unique

After he/she has planned a brand spanking

problems will work your brain to the max. The

new road, they hand it over to the builders to

stress levels of this job are really high.

construct.

Paperwork: Cool stuff:

A degree in construction planning or architecture

Planning roads is an interesting job that never

is a definite must. A creative, but logical mind is a

repeats itself. Every time somebody phones

massive benefit.

for your help, you’ll know that some new and interesting challenge is waiting to be tackled.

Bucks:

This job will keep your brain in overdrive mode

You won’t be rolling in the notes, but you’ll make

thinking of solutions for road related problems.

a comfortable living. However, planning roads for some of the bigger cities could see you earning

Lame stuff:

up to R30 000 a month. More than enough to

There will be tons of paperwork and legal

buy a fancy car to enjoy the roads you planned.

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Roadside assistance Cars and trucks consist of thousands of tiny pieces that need to work together in harmony. Kind of like an entire school singing the same song together. Unfortunately, as you know, one person with a sucky voice can ruin an entire song – just like some small parts can bring an entire vehicle to a standstill.

We in the industry call this a breakdown.

breakdowns can occur even in the wee hours

Somebody needs to fix the car or truck, and since

of the morning.

it’s unlikely that it’s going to break down in front of a service station, they need to come to you.

Paperwork: A licence and an understanding of mechanics

The guys that come to your rescue are called

will help you to become one of these guys.

roadside assistants. This service is usually

Remember that it also involves working with

included in the price of your car. if you’re lucky

people everyday, so you can’t be shy.

enough to be able to buy a new car. No matter where you are in the country, assistance is

Bucks:

at hand. They collect you and your car. If the

Driving

problem is big they book you into the nearest

much money. Expect a monthly salary of

accommodation and give you a replacement

R10 000 to R15 000. Just remember that this job

vehicle. Roadside assistants are the heroes of

includes a huge sense of satisfaction for helping

the road.

people. To some this is more important than the money.

Cool stuff: Helping people in distress is always cool. These guys spend everyday on the road, helping people in sticky situations. Just imagine looking into their faces and seeing the appreciation for your noble deed.

Lame stuff: Some people are angry and rude when their car breaks down. The hours are long and

around

all

day

won’t

make

you

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Service/aftersales consultant Cars and trucks need constant attention to keep them running smoothly. Every once in a while you need to take your vehicle to a service station so they can ensure that you continue to have thousands of kilometres of hassle-free motoring.

Somebody needs to look after your car’s well being.

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This is where the service consultant comes into

Expect a mountain of paperwork every month. This

play. Sure, the technician does all the physical work,

job entails lots of planning and thinking ahead.

but somebody needs to be in charge to decide the

When you get it wrong somebody will phone and

best course of action.

shout at you.

When a car or truck is sold the deal usually includes

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a particular service plan, and it’s the service/sales

Some technical experience will count in your

consultant’s job to guide each person through the

favour. A course in communication or human

benefits of that plan when necessary.

resources will certainly help, but is not a necessity.

Remember that you need to be a logical, clear

As a service/aftersales consultant you will meet lots

thinking person who can see problems months

of customers, each with their own personalities and

in advance. Planning skills will put you in a good

problems. Most of these people won’t even have a

position.

clue as to what a service entails, especially in the private sector, so you will need to explain to them

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exactly what needs to be done.

The money is not great but it’s a guaranteed salary unlike some other commission-based

There are many trucking companies in South Africa

work.

and so servicing is a big issue. Service consultants

R8 000 and R15 000. Luckily some companies

need to plan months ahead to ensure that

give bonuses for a job well done.

everybody “keeps on moving”.

Cool stuff: If you love to meet new people then this is the job for you. Service consultants go along to the new product launches to see what cool new things are coming their way. Being a consultant also means you don’t get as dirty as the technicians.

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Salaries

are

somewhere

between

Service station owner As we already know, a car or truck needs constant TLC to keep it working. Most dealerships have a service station, but people tend only to use them until their service plans run out. After that those service stations offering the best deal to the motorist reap the rewards.

You have probably already seen a service station.

They are usually named after the person who started the business. Something like “Pieta’s Gearboxes” or “Sannie’s Wheels.”

Imagine your own service station with your name in pink neon colours. If you don’t like your name, you can always start up a franchise dealership.

There are quite a few service station franchises available in South Africa.

These guys have people working for them on some of the latest technologies in the world. As a service station owner you will have to look after the entire operation. Buying, selling, marketing, public relations ... All of these are your responsibility.

Cool stuff:

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Owning your own company is pretty sweet. You get

You don’t need a degree to start your own

to decide your own working hours and when you

company. You do however need some start-up

get to go on vacation. If you play your cards right

capital. A keen business sense is probably the

you will soon have a loyal customer base.

most important asset you can have.

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Bucks:

Too much vacationing will soon spell the end

Like any other private enterprise, it depends

of your career. If you want to make this work,

entirely on how hard you are prepared to work.

you will have to spend hours and hours at the

If you are a slacker you won’t stand a chance in

office. The stress levels for this job are through

this business. Hard workers have the potential to

the roof.

become millionnaires.

CAREERS

Supply chain specialist Since the turn of the century, globalisation, outsourcing and IT have made the world smaller with every passing year. As this happens, effective supply chains are becoming more important for making sure that products get from original suppliers to end users.

box, you could be a great supply chain specialist, developing and putting strategies in place to manage the various aspects of the chain. You will

Supply chains are networks of businesses that

also have a wide scope to put your own personal

are all connected to each other to make sure that

stamp on your company’s strategies.

products or services are delivered to end users.

While original suppliers provide services, products

It’s a diverse position, so you will never get bored

and information, sometimes this cannot be done

and there are excellent opportunities to further

directly with a customer (end user) and this is

your career.

where supply chains become important.

Lame stuff: A supply chain is usually made up of several

Dealing with many different businesses in a supply

different

suppliers,

chain can be tricky, so his could be quite a stressful

of

position.

businesses,

manufacturers

and

including

retailers.

All

these

companies need to work together to meet customer needs in the most efficient way possible,

Paperwork:

so supply chain specialists are becoming quite

Specialists usually need to have at least a BCom

sought after in the automotive industry.

degree or National Diploma in Purchasing/ Logistics. You will probably also be expected to

Supply chain specialists must be able to handle

have a few years’ industry experience.

many different aspects of a business, from speaking with suppliers, to balancing costs and

Bucks:

overseeing the transport of goods.

You will earn a competitive salary as a supply chain specialist, averaging R25 000 a month, but

Cool stuff:

you might have to scrimp and save for a couple of

If you are organised and can think outside the

years as you work your way to the top!

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Tollbooth operator Roads have a tendency to go bad after a while. You know what a pothole is. If a road is not constantly taken care of, it will eventually become holier than a piece of Swiss cheese.

This costs a lot of money. The government

A tollbooth operator is basically a cashier for the

gets this money from people who use the road

road. They take the money and put it in the till. If

network. You probably know what a tollgate is.

you want a slip, they can do that too.

You pull up to a tollbooth, pay the fee and then you get to keep moving. The money is then used

Cool stuff:

to pay for the upkeep of the road.

You get to work on the open road. People tend to be friendly with you when they pull up.

Lame stuff: A tollbooth is very small. It gets very stuffy in the summer and very cold in the winter. Also, some people are just born difficult. They won’t even give you the time of day, never mind a small how’d you do ...

Paperwork: No paperwork is needed. One of the easiest jobs in the world.

Bucks: Expect no more than R5 000 a month.

CAREERS

Truck driver These people are the airline pilots of the roads. Without them our country would be left without fuel to power our cars, magazines to read or even food to eat. In fact almost everything you can think of. It seems that we have a great deal to be thankful for when it comes to truck drivers.

As a truck driver you will transport produce from

that, these days, is designed to be as comfortable

one side of South Africa to the other. Luckily

as possible. Some of them even have flat-screen

we have a very beautiful country and truck

televisions!

drivers have front-row seats to some of the most spectacular landscapes you can imagine.

Many truck drivers don’t even do the “long haul” thing. Job possibilities in this sector are vast. You

Your life will be a permanent road-trip as you

can drive a crane and help build some impressive

transport things from Cape Town to Johannesburg

architecture or you can assist in the gold and

and vice versa. It’s just you and the road. Put on

platinum industry. Currently there are loads of job

some great driving tunes and settle into a truck

openings in this sector. The possibilities are endless.

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Cool stuff: Long road trips and spectacular views. Driving slowly means you have the time to think about life and everything else. Company fleet managers are there to assist you.

Lame stuff: Very long irregular hours. Breakdowns are also a reality and you may be stuck in some small town

to be reliable and focused. Knowing your rig can

for a couple of days. South African roads can be a

help to make the job a joy at the end of the day.

dangerous place to make a living. You also spend a lot of time away from home and your family.

Bucks: The more experience you have the more you will

Paperwork:

be paid. You can earn over R10 000 a month

Not much paperwork involved. All you need

as a permanent employee. This job also has the

is a licence and some training to drive heavy

opportunity to make loads of money driving

machinery and you’re off. Truck drivers also need

overtime.

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CAREERS

Tyre technician Do you know the phrase “to drive something ’till its wheels come off”? It means to drive something until it dies, but it also means that you should fairly regularly consider new tyres. Where to go to find these tyres?

To your nearest tyre dealership, where on the inside, you will find your friendly neighbourhood tyre technician. Tyres may just seem like simple pieces of rubber, but there is a lot more to them than that. You may not believe this, but tyres are actually technologically advanced. Tyre technicians understand this. Naturally, a person cannot fit so-called dubs (or whatever the rappers call them these days) on a Mini Cooper. Firstly, they’ll look absolutely foolish, and secondly, the Mini won’t move at all. Tyre technicians help you to choose the correct tyre for your specific needs and then they fit them. All the tyres a person could ever need can be found under one roof.

Along with tyre fitments, technicians also offer a wide range of customer services that have to do with wheels. Things like wheel alignment and fixing punctures.

Paperwork: Cool stuff:

No paperwork needed. The difficult part is

Working with people is often fun. They also tend

understanding the different types of tyres and

to be grateful when you help them with something

their application. Fitting them is as easy as pie.

they don’t understand; and it takes minimal effort

On the other hand, fitting truck tyres is a difficult

from their side once you know what you’re doing.

procedure and you may need training for that.

Lame stuff:

Bucks:

Giving people the same speech on tyres will get

Not much money involved; tyre fitters usually

lame after a while. Unfortunately you will also have

earn minimum wage. If you want to make some

to deal with rude and difficult customers. You

serious cash, you need to own your own tyre

definitely need to be a people person.

fitment store.

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CAREERS

Used car dealer Over 30 000 vehicles are sold in South Africa every month. But what happens to the new owner’s previous car? They don’t just leave it on the side of the street, if that’s what you’re thinking.

Ever hear the words “trade-in”? It means that you

Cool stuff:

sell your old car to a used car dealer and use the

It’s an interesting business to be in. You never

cash to pay a deposit on your brand new set of

know what the next month is going to bring in

wheels.

terms of choice. The auctions are also a lot of fun to attend and partake in.

The bigger used car dealer buys many vehicles at book value, or individual vehicles at auctions.

Lame stuff:

Book value is basically the proposed prices

Unpredictability is not always a good thing. Some

for used cars as seen in the second-hand-car

months are going to be slow and you’ll have to

magazines. Whether cars are bought at an auction

cut some luxuries. Stressing about these kinds of

or at book value they are cleaned and serviced to

things doesn’t sound like much fun either.

make them appealing again. They are then sold for a little more than book value to make a small

Paperwork:

profit. This profit is used to fund the second hand

You need a shrewd mind to get into this business.

dealership (salaries, pens, coffee, etc) and to buy

Some start-up capital is also a necessity. Remember,

some new second-hand cars. Then the second-

as the saying goes, you need to be able to sell ice

hand car game starts all over again.

to an Eskimo if you want to make a success of your dealership.

Bucks: How much you make depends entirely on how motivated and smart you are. If you put in the effort and work really, really hard, you can easily make a luxurious living. The ones that do succeed have the big dealerships because success breeds success.

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Vehicle branding Are you a bit of an artist? Have you thought about going into design, advertising or marketing? If so, you should check out vehicle branding – it’s a cool way of branding a company so that their vehicle acts like a moving billboard.

Have you ever seen a car or van driving along

Sales is a crucial part of vehicle branding – you

in a blaze of colour, so that everybody around

obviously need to find people who want to use

turns their head to see what the fuss is about?

your branding on their vehicle or fleet, or convince

This is how vehicle branding helps companies to

potential clients that this is a good approach

promote themselves.

to take. Branding companies have various office positions, warehouse managers, or if you prefer

Vehicles are branded with full-colour, high-

hands-on work you can work applying the actual

resolution printed vinyl graphics, covered with

vinyl to the vehicle.

a protective laminate coating. The branding can be put together from all sorts of photographs,

Cool stuff:

logos and clever catchphrases to create an eye-

Vehicle branding reaches thousands of people

catching mobile billboard.

every day, so you know that your work is being appreciated! For designers, this is an exciting

Vehicle branding obviously attracts creative types,

alternative – you get to see your creation in

who put together the branding images and slogans

spectacular 3D!

to paste all over the vehicle, but even if you are not really creative, there are other jobs to be found in a

Lame stuff:

vehicle branding company.

If you’re applying vinyl to the vehicle, there isn’t much room to further your career.

Paperwork: Some companies offer training modules to teach you how to apply the vinyl to a vehicle, or bring in an outside expert to teach new employees. If you are a designer you will need a relevant design qualification.

Bucks: Designers are pretty well paid, but you might get a bit less moolah than at an advertising and design agency. A brand manager or designer’s salary can be more than R15 000 a month, but if you are applying the branding to the vehicle you can expect a fairly modest income.

CAREERS

Vehicle inspector A vehicle cannot function with just its wheels and engine. It consists of thousand of tiny parts that work in harmony to keep it safe. If these parts don’t function like they should, the vehicle is not safe to be on the road.

Hundreds of people die each year in vehicles that

shape. Vehicle inspectors work very hard to keep

are not fit to be on the road. It can be the tiniest

millions of people out of trouble. They are the

wire that’s not connected or something bigger,

unsung heroes of the motoring world.

like a misaligned wheel. Before a car or truck can be allowed to use the road, it needs to pass a test.

Cool stuff:

Think of the exams you wrote before you could

Working with people should be a lot of fun.

move on to a higher grade. More or less the same

Imagine the smiles on the people’s faces once you

thing applies here ...

tell them they can finally take their pride and joy on the road. You’ll aslo get up-close and personal

A vehicle inspector uses basic guidelines to

with many different vehicles.

check if something is safe or not. This includes a detailed check of each and every vehicle that

Lame stuff:

comes through their doors. Fleet companies who

No getting away from that pesky paperwork. It’s

use multiple cars or trucks often employ their own

not really a challenging job, so you may find that it

inspector to make sure their fleet is kept in tip top

gets boring after a while.

Paperwork: You need Grade 12 and an industry certificate to do this job. This means that the industry itself will train you.

Bucks: This may surprise you, but they money is quite good. Expect your salary to be around R15 000.

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Vehicle finance advisor Most people want a Ferrari, but there is a small problem with this. Most people cannot afford a Ferrari and so somebody needs to set them on the right path.

If you work at your local convenience store, you’re

Lame stuff:

not going to be able to afford the latest BMW. It

Finance advisors are difficult to find because they

may seem blunt, but it’s the truth. And it’s the job

are usually buried under a mountain of paperwork.

of a finance advisor to deliver this truth. He or she

Sometimes they have to deliver bad news to

will also advise customers on insurance.

people and this doesn’t sound like much fun.

If someone does get approval for an Italian exotic,

Paperwork:

it’s the finance advisor that has helped them

A degree in finance will set you on your way.

through the entire process. Remember that it’s

Remember that you will be working with people

not only paying for the car that they need to

every single day, so good interpersonal skill are a

worry about. Think about the insurance and all

definite must.

the tiny details involved in buying something so expensive. A finance advisor will sort this entire

Bucks:

lot out for you.

Expect to earn a small basic plus commission – your total earnings can be anything from R5 000

Cool stuff:

to R50 000, depending on how well you perform.

Finance advisors are loved by many and hated by

Another benefit is working for the major banking

few. They also meet new people every day and

companies. All of them offer great benefits and

because every person differs from the next, their

medical. May not sound like much, but it does

cases will differ too. Finding solutions for each of

go a long way when you get older. Just ask your

them will be interesting and challenging.

parents.

CAREERS

Vehicle sales executive These days you can’t simply walk into a showroom and point to a car. With the endless array of colours and optional extras, you need somebody to walk you through it.

That’s where the sales executive comes in. He or she tells you everything you need to know about the car and how it can fit into your life.

This person will be with you for the entire procedure.

After you have decided on the colour and engine, he or she phones around to see if there is one available for you. If there are none, he or she orders one for you from the factory. After it arrives, looking all bright and shiny, the sales executive does the paperwork – and takes you through the payment procedure to ensure that neither of you end up in jail.

After that he or she hands over the keys and claps as you leave the showroom, making you feel like a million dollars for having such a beautiful new car.

Wouldn’t you like to give people that exact same feeling? Then you are in the right place my friend.

Cool stuff:

Paperwork:

You get to go to new vehicle launches to see

A degree in sales or communication will help you

brand new vehicles. There you get the information

stand out from the rest. A bubbly personality and

you’ll need to do your job straight from the

good interpersonal skills will help you reach your

manufacturers who designed and built the cars

sales targets.

you sell. The job also allows you to meet new people and to help them on their quest to find the

Bucks:

perfect car.

Expect to earn a small basic plus commission – your total earnings can be anything from R5 000

Lame stuff:

to R50 000, depending on how well you perform.

The sales figures are different every month.

A definite job perk is the fact that you get a

Sometimes you have a great month and will sell

percentage of your entire sales for the month.

a hundred cars. Other times you might not sell a

So the more you sell the more cash you get to

single one.

pocket.

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Welder While welding may seem straightforward enough, you probably don’t realise that it can actually be a highly diverse and stimulating career choice. As skilled artisans, welders provide the know-how that helps to hold the industry together.

Not only are metals among the most valuable

Cool stuff:

commodities in the world, they are also the stock-

While it may not seem the most glamorous

in-trade for welders. Any time something needs

industry, welders can find jobs almost anywhere

to be manufactured out of metal, or a metal

you can think of in the automotive industry, from

structure is repaired, welders are needed to join

construction projects and assembly plants to

the metal pieces together.

vehicle repair or motor racing.

Welders apply heat to metal to join parts together,

Lame stuff:

as well as construct and repair metal objects or

While skilled welders can mix it up a bit, unskilled

structures. Without welding skills, there would be

welders often have to do repetitive work – on

no cable car up Table Mountain, the French could

assembly lines, for example. Welding can also be

not have built the Eiffel Tower and Ironman would

hazardous, so make sure you know all the possible

never have had that awesome crime-fighting

dangers and are ready for them.

suit.

Paperwork: Skilled welders need to be proficient in various

The South African Institute of Welding (SAIW) in

methods (you can specialise if you want, but

Johannesburg offers many courses in welding

you’ll have more chance of finding a job if

technology, but even if you’re far from Jozi, they

you are adaptable). They must be able to weld

also conduct training around the country.

a variety of different metal alloys in a wide range of positions, so be prepared for some

Even after studying, you may need to complete

more studying!

an apprenticeship in the industry before becoming a fully certified welder.

Bucks: As you improve your skills, you’ll start to earn a bit more money and you’ll be much more likely to find a fulltime job. Some companies will even pay for you to keep on training while you work there – so you’re gaining new skills to increase your earning potential. Average salaries are around R50 and hour, or R8 000 a month.

PARTING THOUGHTS

Is the automotive industry for me?

As with any industry, many aspects of the automotive sector are really only for certain types of people. With many of the occupations outlined in this booklet, having certain personality traits, particular ways of thinking and, obviously, a certain skill set will benefit you.

Personality At the top of the list here has to be a keen interest in and passion for any and all automobiles, transport as a whole, as well as people. Many jobs demand long hours, can put you under pressure and may be repetitive, but with the right passion and enthusiasm this shouldn’t matter. In many cases, you will need to be creative, organised, practical, accurate and precise. Good people and communication skills are essential for certain jobs, while more physically demanding jobs require you to be strong, dextrous and have stamina.

Thinking Those in the automotive industry are generally logical thinkers. A step-by-step approach to life is therefore a must. Of course, there are certain occupations that require a more whimsical approach, such as a graphic designer, for example. Other key ways of thinking include an eye for detail, having a good grasp on realism of reality and being able to analyse things well. Safety is more than a buzz word in the automotive industry – you need to be safety conscious.

Skill In many cases, good eye-hand coordination (and with that, steady and deft hand movements) and the ability to visualise things in 3D will be necessary. You will need to be able to work quickly and accurately, as deadlines are often tight. In more technical roles, the ability to read plans and specifications and visualise one-dimensional plans and drawings in 3D will be needed. You may have to interpret them and figure out which materials, tools and processes are necessary to achieve the desired results (don’t worry, most of that comes with experience). Scientific, mathematical and technical thinking could also crop up with certain careers.

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